Non-American brands dominate Consumer Reports 2026 U.S.-made vehicle list

The short version

• Consumer Reports published its 2026 list of the top U.S.-assembled vehicles, with foreign brands including Honda, Toyota, Subaru, and BMW securing most category spots.[Jalopnik]
• Ford's F-150 pickup and Tesla's Model Y were the only models from American brands selected for the list.[Jalopnik]
• Vehicles assemble in states such as Indiana, Kentucky, Alabama, Michigan, Missouri, South Carolina, and Texas earned top spots across various vehicle categories.[Jalopnik]
• A temporary tax deduction under the Big Beautiful Bill allows buyers to deduct up to $10,000 annually in loan interest on U.S.-assembled personal vehicles through 2028.[Jalopnik]

Key facts

• Consumer Reports' 2026 'Best Cars Made In The USA' list featured only two domestic brands: Ford and Tesla.[Jalopnik]
• Honda and Toyota secured top spots for small and midsize cars assembled in Indiana and Kentucky.[Jalopnik]
• The Ford F-150 won the best full-size pickup category, while the Honda Ridgeline was named best midsize pickup.[Jalopnik]
• BMW models built in South Carolina were selected as the top luxury compact and midsize SUVs.[Jalopnik]
• Under the Big Beautiful Bill, consumers financing a U.S.-assembled vehicle can claim a tax deduction up to $10,000 annually on loan interest through 2028.[Jalopnik]

Sources

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• Consumer Reports' 'Best Cars Made In The USA' For 2026 Is Mostly Non-American BrandsJalopnik